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Results for: Funded Futures Network Promo Code "SKV50" Get 50% Off On All Plans

  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • August 20, 2012
Jose Carreño makes an indelible impression on Sarasota's arts scene

Jose Carreño makes an indelible impression on Sarasota's arts scene

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • August 8, 2013
Cabana Inn aims to lose bad rap, plug into music scene

Cabana Inn aims to lose bad rap, plug into music scene

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 15, 2024
City embarks on logo redesign, reconsidering David silhouette

The city of Sarasota looks at three options in updating its logo, which has featured Michelangelo’s David statue since the 1990s: refresh David, modernize David or eschew David.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 4, 2018
Ben Franklin, we need you more than ever

To preserve what our founders created, Ben Franklin knew it depended on our having the proper temper in the public square.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Madison Bierl |
  • May 14, 2025
This Ghost, a cinnamon pied ball python, shows off in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch High sophomore Camryn Duley takes her cinnamon pied ball python out in public to show that not all snakes are dangerous.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Monica Roman Gagnier |
  • November 12, 2025
Architecture Sarasota makes a MODest proposal

Learn about signature Sarasota buildings and have fun along the way during Architecture Sarasota's MOD Weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • October 27, 2010
Missouri church buys facility in Lakewood

Faith Life Church out of Branson, Missouri, has purchased a site in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 15, 2024
Two Tara Elementary teachers join coast-to-coast Florida running team

The teachers wanted to challenge themselves by joining their fitness club friends in a unique effort.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • February 3, 2026
Manatee County Appraiser promises to fix costly mistake in this year's tax rolls

The town of Longboat Key doesn't know how much an error by the Manatee County Property Appraiser cost it in 2025 tax revenue, estimating it to be at least $500,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • November 30, 2011
River Club golf pro earns LPGA honor

Teaching professional Jane Read was one of four members inducted into the LPGA Teaching and Club Professional Hall of Fame Nov. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 24, 2025
Sarasota advances plan to bury utility lines on St. Armands, Lido keys

With strong support demonstrated to bury utilities on the barrier islands and enhance lighting in a mainland neighborhood, the City Commission directs staff to proceed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 21, 2019
Our Precious Freedoms: Alexander Figueroa

Army sergeant major and JROTC instructor helps young people understand their freedoms.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 31, 2022
Unicorp meets Tuesday tax deadline on 244 former Colony parcels

Longboat Key properties were listed by Tax Collector as delinquent last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2010
LETTERS: Readers respond to 'Epidemic'

Last week, The East County Observer published an article titled "Epidemic." It focused on Justin Lizardi, the 20-year-old who in July was caught burglarizing homes in Heritage Harbour. His family shared details about Lizardi's longtime addiction to drugs, which he began using while a student Lakewood Ranch High School. See inside for readers' responses.

  • East County
  • Opinion
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • March 4, 2026
Officials release few details in Lakewood Ranch check washing scam

Multiple residents have reported checks being stolen from the post office in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 25, 2021
Lakewood Ranch High School cheerleaders ready to raise spirits

Mustangs hold the crowd in the pompons of their hand.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Harry Sayer |
  • June 23, 2020
A life well lived: Stanley Kane turns 100

The arts benefactor recently celebrated his 100th birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Brynn Mechem |
  • April 2, 2020
Sarasota schools adjust to online learning

Following state directives, students in the Sarasota County School district will learn online until at least May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • January 29, 2021
Prayer shawl ministry knits a community together

A ministry at Christ Church of Longboat Key brings people together for knitting and socialization.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • July 2, 2009
Betting on boats

Chris Collins will drive. His brother, Jack Collins Jr., will be his throttle man. Both will see what their Phantom boat is made of come Sunday, July 5, at the Suncoast Grand Prix.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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